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Grid penalty at Laguna for Canapino
The final race of Agustin Canapino’s rookie NTT IndyCar Series season will come with some extra distance required to reach the front of the grid.
The Juncos Hollinger Racing driver is the latest to receive a six-position grid penalty for an unapproved engine change. Despite the setback, the Argentinian will have a fresh 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 Chevrolet engine to help in his quest to earn Rookie of the Year honors.
According to IndyCar’s rulebook, “Rule 16.2.3.2 A fifth (5th) Engine is eligible to earn Engine Manufacturer points if a Full Season Entrant has completed the Full Season Entrant Engine Mileage with its first four (4) Engines. Otherwise, a fifth (5th) or more Engine does not earn Engine Manufacturer points and will be considered an Unapproved Engine change-out.”
Marshall Pruett
The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.
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